Instructions for EIT Test Kits

September 20, 2016

The following post is the instructions for each EIT Supply Brand Testing Kit. It is important to take the proper steps with your kits to ensure a clean sample, and a proper chain of custody. If you have any questions, please feel free to email info@certifiedkit.com or call 800-348-1060 Monday to Friday with your questions.

Sampling Instructions for Indoor Air Quality

Kit Contents:

3M Air Sampling Monitor Badge

Prepackaged gloves

Chain of Custody (COC)

Prepaid Return shipping label and shipper bag

Instructions:

Remove the diffusion monitor from the can.

On the included chain of custody form and monitor label, record the date, name and/or area name, such as a living room or bedroom, and sampling start time of the sample.

Remove the top retaining ring along with the white plastic film. This can be done with a screwdriver, key, or coin. Discard the ring and the film, keeping the elution cap with plugs (clear plastic cap). You are now ready to begin sampling. This monitor can be used as an area or personal sampler.

For personal sampling, attach the monitor in the individual’s breathing zone. Leave the badge open for 8 hours, recording your start and stop times on the COC.

For area sampling, hang the monitor away from any walls, corners, table tops, or other regions where air movement may be limited.

After sampling, snap the elution cap with plugs onto the main body of the monitor. Be sure that the two port plugs are secured. Your monitor is now ready for shipment.

Place the 3M Air sampling monitor badge properly secured completed chain of custody form back inside the original box and place the box inside of the provided shipper bag to be sent back to the lab.

You will receive electronic analytical results within 5 business days after the sample is received & analyzed by the lab.

Sampling Instructions for Lead in Water

Kit Contents:

125 mL Plastic bottle

Pre-packaged gloves

Chain of Custody (COC)

Prepaid Return shipping label and shipper bag

Instructions:

Wear the protective gloves provided in the kit prior to starting the sampling procedure, being careful not to touch the inside of the container.

Open the cold water source and let the water run for two (2) minutes before collecting the sample.

Fill the sample container to the top and make sure the cap is on tight to prevent any leakage. This will provide results for typical consumption. For worst case, collect 1st draw of the day and do not run the water for 2 minutes before collecting.

Fill in the container label with needed information and place the container inside the zip- lock bag.

Place the sample(s) and completed chain of custody form back inside the original box and place the box inside of the provided shipper bag to be sent back to the lab.

You will receive electronic analytical results within 5 business days after the sample is received.

Note: If the correct sample submission procedures are not followed, the laboratory may not be able to analyze the sample. No plastic pipette is needed for collection of this kit and is not included. The sample must be submitted to the lab as soon as possible after collection to maintain sample integrity.

Sampling Instructions for Asbestos

Kit Contents:

Dust mask

Pre-packaged gloves

Sample baggie (to place sample into)

Chain of Custody (COC)

Prepaid Return shipping label and shipper bag

Instructions:

Before taking the samples, wear the protective gloves and dust mask provided in the kit with water, wet the area where the samples will be taken from.

Bulk samples for asbestos testing must be representative of the material being tested; the samples should contain all layers of the questioned material.

The recommended size of the samples being submitted is 1”x1” and should be enclosed in sealed containers, preferably zip-lock plastic bags.

Although no special sample preservation is necessary, the samples should be handled carefully and without exposure to extreme conditions to ensure that they are received intact and that all layers of the material may be examined by our analysts.

Place the sample(s) and completed chain of custody form back inside the original box and place the box inside of the provided prepaid shipper bag to be sent back to the lab.

You will receive electronic analytical results within 5 business days after the sample is received.

A 24 hour turn around option is available upon request for an expedited fee.

Sampling Instructions for Lead in Paint, Dust, and Soil

Kit Contents:

Dust wipe(s)

Centrifuge tube(s)

Gloves

Boot covers

Chain of Custody (COC)

Paint scraper

Prepaid Return shipping label and shipper bag

Collecting a Dust Sample

Wear the protective gloves & booties provided in the kit prior to starting the sampling procedure to make sure there is no contamination.

The standard dust-sampling area is one square foot. (1 ft by 1ft or 12” x 12”or any dimensions that yield a one square foot area) *Accurate dimensions are important.

Collect a sample of settled dust by following the sample collection procedures below.

Identify, without disturbing the dust or touching the area, the one-square-foot area to be sampled.

Tear open the provided wipe packet, being careful not to touch the wipe itself with bare hands. With a gloved hand, remove the wipe from the open packet and unfold. Handle the wipe only with gloved hands.

Proceed to wipe the selected one-square-foot area with an “S” motion over the entire surface in a north-south direction, pressing firmly with the palm.

Fold the wipe in half with the contaminated side facing inward and repeat the wipe motion in an east-west direction. Attempt to include all visible dust.

Fold the wipe again with the contaminated side facing inward and wipe the perimeter of the one-square-foot sampling area.

Fold the wipe one last time with the contaminated side facing inward and place the wipe in one of the enclosed plastic centrifuge tubes.

Mark the tube with the same sample number identifier used on the chain of custody form and place the cap on the tube.

Include the dimensions of the sampled area on the chain-of-custody form.

Complete the chain of custody form and place sample tubes and completed chain of custody form inside the original box. Place the box inside of the enclosed shipper bag to be sent to the lab.

Collecting a Soil Sample

Wear the protective gloves and booties provided in the kit prior to starting this sampling procedure.

Place 2 tablespoon amounts of soil into an enclosed centrifuge tube.

Mark the tube with the same sample number identifier used on the chain-of-custody form.

Complete the chain of custody form and place sample tubes and completed chain of custody form inside the original box. Place the box inside of the enclosed prepaid shipper bag to be sent to the lab.

Collecting a Paint Sample

Wear the protective gloves and booties provided in the kit prior to starting this sampling procedure

For results in weight percentage/ppm, use the enclosed paint scraper to score the area of paint to be removed. Slide the blade along the score and under the paint. Remove the section of paint down to, but not including, the substrate, ensuring that all layers of paint are collected.

For results in mass per unit area (mg/cm2), apply clear adhesive tape over an area larger than the sample size desired. Cut through the adhesive material and paint layers using a punch or template and sharp knife. Remove the adhesive tape, paint, and a thin layer of the substrate using the scraper provided.

Place a one-tablespoon sample of paint chips into an enclosed plastic centrifuge tube.

Mark the tube with the same number identifier used on the chain-of-custody form.

Complete the chain of custody form and place sample tubes and completed chain of custody form inside the original box. Place the box inside of the enclosed prepaid shipper bag to be sent to the lab.

You will receive electronic analytical results within 5 business days after the sample is received.

A 24 hour turn around option is available upon request for an expedited fee.

Sampling Instructions for Lead Dust Wipes

Kit Contains:

Dust wipes

Centrifuge tubes

Prepackaged gloves

Boot covers

Chain of Custody (COC)

Return shipping label and shipper bag

Collecting a Dust Sample

Wear the protective gloves & booties provided in the kit prior to starting the sampling procedure to make sure there is no contamination.

The standard dust-sampling area is one square foot. (1 ft by 1ft or 12” x 12”or any dimensions that yield a one square foot area) *Accurate dimensions are important.

Collect a sample of settled dust by following the sample collection procedures below.

Identify, without disturbing the dust or touching the area, the one-square-foot area to be sampled.

Tear open the provided wipe packet, being careful not to touch the wipe itself with bare hands. With a gloved hand, remove the wipe from the open packet and unfold. Handle the wipe only with gloved hands.

Proceed to wipe the selected one-square-foot area with an “S” motion over the entire surface in a north-south direction, pressing firmly with the palm.

Fold the wipe in half with the contaminated side facing inward and repeat the wipe motion in an east-west direction. Attempt to include all visible dust.

Fold the wipe again with the contaminated side facing inward and wipe the perimeter of the one-square-foot sampling area.

Fold the wipe one last time with the contaminated side facing inward and place the wipe in one of the enclosed plastic centrifuge tubes.

Mark the tube with the same sample number identifier used on the chain of custody form and place the cap on the tube.

Include the dimensions of the sampled area on the chain-of-custody form.

Repeat with the remaining dust wipes, making sure to change gloves for each individual sample collected. Include the dimensions of each sampled area on the chain-of-custody form.

Do not mix samples. Confirm that there is only one sample per container.

Complete the chain of custody form and place sample tubes and completed chain of custody form inside the original box. Place the box inside of the enclosed shipper bag to be sent to the lab.

You will receive electronic analytical results within 5 business days after the sample is received.

A 24 hour turn around option is available upon request for an expedited fee.

Sampling Instructions for Lead in Toys and Products

Kit Contents:

Sample baggie

Chain of Custody (COC)

Return shipping label and shipper bag

Instructions:

Place toy or product into the enclosed zip-lock sample bag. Complete the chain of custody form and place sample bags and completed chain of custody form inside the original box. Place the box inside of the enclosed shipper bag to be sent to the lab.

You will receive electronic analytical results within 5 days after the sample is received.

Sampling Instructions for Mold

Kit Contents:

Gloves

Dust mask

Bio-Tape Lift(s)

Chain of Custody (COC)

Return Prepaid shipping label and shipper bag

Instructions:

Wear the gloves provided in the kit prior to starting the sampling procedure.

Document the sample date and location on the slide label of the Bio-Tape slide.

Peel off the protective liner from the slide to expose the adhesive.

Place the slide, adhesive side down, on the suspect area. The guide line on the slide shows the center of the adhesive area. Gently press down to ensure contact is made.

Remove the slide from the surface and place into the slide mailer. Do not replace the plastic ‘peel’ liner.

Complete the chain of custody form and place the sample and completed chain of custody form inside the original box. Place the box inside of the enclosed prepaid shipper bag to be sent to the lab.

You will receive electronic analytical results within 48 hours after the sample is received.

A 24 hour turn around option is available upon request for an expedited fee.

Sampling Instructions for Asbestos, Lead, and Mold Combo Kit

Asbestos Sampling Contents:

Dust mask

Pre-packaged gloves

Sample baggie (to place sample into)

Chain of Custody (COC)

Return shipping label and shipper bag

Sample Collection for Asbestos:

Wear the protective gloves provided in the kit prior to starting the sampling procedure with water, wet the area where the samples will be taken from.

Bulk samples for asbestos testing must be representative of the material being tested; the samples should contain all layers of the questioned material.

The recommended size of the samples being submitted is 1”x1” and should be enclosed in sealed containers, preferably zip-lock plastic bags.

Although no special sample preservation is necessary, the samples should be handled carefully and without exposure to extreme conditions to ensure that they are received intact and that all layers of the material may be examined by our analysts.

Place the samples and completed chain of custody form back inside the original box and place the box inside of the provided shipper bag to be sent back to the lab.

Lead Sampling Content:

5 wipes

5 centrifuge tubes

5 pairs of gloves

1 pair of boot covers

Chain of Custody (COC)

Paint scraper

Return shipping label and shipper bag

Sample Collection for Lead Dust Wipes:

Wear the protective gloves & booties provided in the kit prior to starting the sampling procedure to make sure there is no contamination.

The standard dust-sampling area is one square foot. (1 ft by 1ft or 12” x 12”or any dimensions that yield a one square foot area) *Accurate dimensions are important.

Collect a sample of settled dust by following the sample collection procedures below.

Identify, without disturbing the dust or touching the area, the one-square-foot area to be sampled.

Tear open the provided wipe packet, being careful not to touch the wipe itself with bare hands. With a gloved hand, remove the wipe from the open packet and unfold. Handle the wipe only with gloved hands.

Proceed to wipe the selected one-square-foot area with an “S” motion over the entire surface in a north-south direction, pressing firmly with the palm.

Fold the wipe in half with the contaminated side facing inward and repeat the wipe motion in an east-west direction. Attempt to include all visible dust.

Fold the wipe again with the contaminated side facing inward and wipe the perimeter of the one-square-foot sampling area.

Fold the wipe one last time with the contaminated side facing inward and place the wipe in one of the enclosed plastic centrifuge tubes.

Mark the tube with the same sample number identifier used on the chain of custody form and place the cap on the tube.

Include the dimensions of the sampled area on the chain-of-custody form.

Complete the chain of custody form and place sample tubes and completed chain of custody form inside the original box. Place the box inside of the enclosed shipper bag to be sent to the lab.

Collecting a Soil Sample

Wear the protective gloves and booties provided in the kit prior to starting this sampling procedure.

Place 2 tablespoon amounts of soil into an enclosed centrifuge tube.

Do not mix samples. Confirm that there is only one sampler per container.

Mark the tube with the same sample number identifier used on the chain-of-custody form.

Complete the chain of custody form and place sample tubes and completed chain of custody form inside the original box. Place the box inside of the enclosed shipper bag to be sent to the lab.

Collecting a Paint Sample

Wear the protective gloves and booties provided in the kit prior to starting this sampling procedure.

For results in weight percent, use the enclosed paint scraper to score the area of paint to be removed. Slide the blade along the score and under the paint. Remove the section of paint down to, but not including, the substrate, ensuring that all layers of paint are collected.

For results in mass per unit area (mg/cm2), apply clear adhesive tape over an area larger than the sample size desired. Cut through the adhesive material and paint layers using a punch or template and sharp knife. Remove the adhesive tape, paint, and a thin layer of the substrate using the scraper provided.

Place a one-tablespoon sample of paint chips into an enclosed plastic centrifuge tube.

Do not mix samples. Assure that there is only one sample per container.

Mark the tube with the same number identifier used on the chain-of-custody form.

Complete the chain of custody form and place sample tubes and completed chain of custody form inside the original box. Place the box inside of the enclosed shipper bag to be sent to the lab.

Mold Sampling Content:

1 pair of gloves

1 dust mask

1 Bio-Tape Lift

Chain of Custody (COC)

Return shipping label and shipper bag

Sample Collection for Mold:

Wear the gloves provided in the kit prior to starting the sampling procedure.

Document the sample date and location on the slide label of the Bio-Tape slide.

Peel off the protective liner from the slide to expose the adhesive.

Place the slide, adhesive side down, on the suspect area. The guide line on the slide shows the center of the adhesive area. Gently press down to ensure contact is made.

Remove the slide from the surface and insert into the slide mailer. Do not replace the plastic ‘peel’ liner.

Complete the chain of custody form and place the sample and completed chain of custody form inside the original box. Place the box inside of the enclosed shipper bag to be sent to the lab.

You will receive electronic analytical results within 48 hours after the sample is received.

A 24 hour turn around option is available upon request for an expedited fee.